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September 1, 2017

Children’s fund can turn hope into reality

Janelle Younge was a foster child who made something out of nothing with the aid of Hope for Children. It has distributed more than $3 million in scholarships and grants.

Janelle Younge was 14 when she called Toronto’s Catholic Children’s Aid Society. When the social worker arrived and saw bruises spread across Younge’s face and arms, she wanted the girl out of the house right away, before her father got home.

Published in Canada
January 3, 2016

Mercy enlightens past year, gives hope for new year, Pope says

Pope Francis leads Benediction during vespers in St. Peter's Basilica on New Year's Eve at the Vatican Dec. 31.

VATICAN CITY - The gift of mercy is a light that helps Christians reflect on the past year and radiates hope at the start of the new year, Pope Francis said.

Published in Faith
September 5, 2014

Hope for children through the power of education

Amanda, left, and Sheldon are two of the recipients of Hope for Children Fund scholarships to further their education.

TORONTO - Amanda, a former youth-in-care with the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, is acutely aware that her 19-month-old son’s future is dependent on her success in school. 

Published in Canada: Toronto-GTA